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WElcome to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Public Health Association's Blog

On our blog you can find:
- Current public health news
- Public health related externships and job opportunities
- Public health related conferences
- Information pertaining to the DVM/MPH dual degree
- Information about our club
Please contact us if you have any questions!
The Public Health Association, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Here are links to articles related to the University of Illinois DVM/MPH degree:

Link to the One Medicine, One Health Policy class Journal of Veterinary Medical Education article:
Through JVME: http://www.jvmeonline.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=20054077
Through U of I (U of I log in): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy2.library.uiuc.edu/pubmed/20054077
Herrman, J.A., Johnson, Y.J., Troutt, H.F. & Prudhomme, T. (2009). Curriculum and Assessment: A Public-Policy Practicum to Address Current Issues in Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Health. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 35(4), 397-402.


Link to an article written by Dr. Herrman and Dr. Hershow about the University of Illinois DVM/MPH dual degree program, in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education:
Through JVME: http://jvmeonline.org.proxy2.library.uiuc.edu/cgi/content/abstract/35/2/194
Through U of I (U of I log in): http://www.scopus.com.proxy2.library.uiuc.edu/redirect/linking.url?targetURL=http%3a%2f%2fdx.doi.org%2f10.3138%2fjvme.35.2.194&locationID=2&categoryID=4&eid=2-s2.0-51149093021&issn=0748321X&linkType=ViewAtPublisher&year=2008&origin=resultslist&dig=2fb76fce8553fb32ec3489018faaba72
Herrmann, J.A. & Hershow, R.C. (2008). One Medicine, One University: The DVM/MPH Program at the University of Illinois. 
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 35(2), 194-198.



PHA 2008-2009 EVENTS

  • Unofficial Mardi Gras February 20, 2009 Radio Maria 4-7 PM
  • Zoonotic Symposium Cornell University February 6-8, 2009
  • Scrapie Lecture and Lab with Dr. Detwiler February 4, 2009
  • MRSA 101 with Dr. Johnson January 29, 2009 @ 12:00 in Rm 2251
  • FSIS Internship Opportunities with Dr. Vermeersch December 4, 2008 @ 12:00 Rm 2258
  • Dr. Nadler November 6, 2008 @ 12:00 in SAC 80
  • International Opportunities Lecture October 24, 2008 @ 12:00 in LAC 100
  • Rabies Talk with Dr. Mitchell October 7, 2008 @ 6:00PM in LAC 100
  • Introductory Meeting September 17, 2008 @ 12:00 in Rm 2258

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